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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.27, 59.67 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.27, 59.67 and 33.55 is: 46.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.27 : 59.67 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.27/59.67 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.27x = 59.67 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.27x = 2,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.78/43.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.27

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